When the Interest Payment Dates Are March 1 and September

question 29

Multiple Choice

When the interest payment dates are March 1 and September 1, and the bonds are issued on July 1, the amount of interest expense reported in the December 31 income statement for the year of issue would be for:

• A) Six months.
• B) Four months.
• C) 10 months.
• D) 12 months.

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